Updated in May 2025.

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This video series offers a comprehensive foundation in networking, starting with core technologies and advancing to topics like routing, switching, and network programmability. You'll begin with an introduction to networking components, architectures, and cabling, followed by in-depth modules on IPv4/IPv6 addressing, subnetting, and dynamic routing protocols like OSPF.

The course dives into Ethernet switching, VLAN configuration, and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) to manage network traffic and ensure efficient, loop-free architectures. Wireless networking, WLAN designs, and security protocols are also covered with practical labs for hands-on learning.

Advanced modules tackle network security, QoS, Software Defined Networking (SDN), and configuration management using tools like Ansible and Terraform. The series wraps up with exam preparation to ensure you're ready for the CCNA certification.

This course is perfect for aspiring network engineers, IT professionals, and those aiming for CCNA certification. Whether you're new to networking or looking to validate your skills, this course will guide you through each step, starting from basics to advanced concepts.

Praktisches Lernprojekt

The included projects provide hands-on experience with configuring and troubleshooting network devices, implementing security protocols, and automating network management. Learners will apply these skills to solve real-world networking problems, such as:

- Designing secure network architectures - Optimizing performance, and implementing automation tools - Preparing them for professional challenges and the CCNA exam.